Category: ZX Spectrum

To celebrate 50 years of the BASIC programming language, at this year’s RetroMania there will be a BASIC game programming contest, with cash prizes! You don’t have to go to Zaragoza to participate — just submit your entry by midnight (CET, GMT+1) on the 6th November. Entries from anywhere in the world are welcome. From World of Spectrum Forum: It…

You probably remember the SpeccyJam that happened few weeks ago. Today, SpeccyJam website made all the entries available, and you can try them all. Remember that, by the jam rules, only the look & feel had to be all ZX Spectrum, but the game itself could target a modern platform, using any tool available. The resulting games a pretty impressive,…

Do you remember the series of three videos where Ben Heck made a portable ZX Spectrum? So, now you can have it! The Register website is giving it away, and all you have to do is sign in with your Reg account (or sign up for one), and answer three questions. The competition runs until 9:00 on Monday 29th September…

[youtube GA8isV5rijA nolink] Ben completes the remaining mods for his completely hand-wired portable. Once all the electronic components are tested and working, Ben builds the unit into a specially designed case fresh off the 3D printer. Ben enjoys the fruits of his labor and enjoys some classic gaming on his new system – arguably the most complex project he’s ever…